Place Old Testament
Thebes
Also known as Thebes =ESV, NIV; No =KJV
Thebes, an ancient Egyptian city, known for its wealth and power, mentioned in prophecies of judgment against Egypt (Jer. 46:25; Ezek. 30:14-16; Nah. 3:8). Mentioned in 5 verses across 3 books, first at Jeremiah 46:25.
Why it matters. Ancient Egyptian city, known for its wealth and power
- Primary passages
- Location
- 25.700, 32.639 (approximate, within about 2 km)
Coordinates from STEPBible TIPNR (palopenmaps.org link). Approximate; not independently verified.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30 by the FaithGraph team
About Thebes
Thebes, also known as No-amon (Nah. 3:8), was an ancient Egyptian city located in Upper Egypt, known for its wealth, power, and religious significance. It was the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom period (1550-1070 BC). The city is mentioned in several prophetic passages in the Bible, primarily in the context of God's judgment against Egypt. Jeremiah prophesied that God would punish Amon, the chief deity of Thebes, along with Pharaoh and the people who trusted in him (Jer. 46:25). Ezekiel foretold the destruction of Thebes, stating that God would execute judgments against the city (Ezek. 30:14-16). Nahum used Thebes as an example of a mighty city that fell despite its strength and allies, comparing it to Nineveh (Nah. 3:8-10). The biblical references to Thebes highlight its prominence and influence in ancient times, as well as its vulnerability to God's judgment.
Description from STEPBible TIPNR (Tyndale House, Cambridge), CC BY 4.0, lightly reformatted. This is background reference material, not Scripture and not a FaithGraph editorial claim.
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Appears in Scripture
Named in 5 verses across 3 books. Occurrence data from STEPBible TIPNR (CC BY 4.0); references only, no translation text.